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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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